Cooper, Charles 'Tarzan'
1907-1980 · Contribution: 1932-1936
Basketball player
Star center for the New York Renaissance during their 88-game winning streak and 1932-36 dominant run
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1907, Newark, Delaware
- Active since
- 1929
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- Star center of the New York Renaissance
Impact on the world
Cooper was the cornerstone of the greatest team of the Black Fives era, whose dominance made the case that Black players belonged at the highest level of the game.
Sources
- Black Fives Foundation
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